Joint Bi-level Image Group File
General Information
| Title | JBIG File Extension |
| Extension | .jbig |
| Full Form | Joint Bi-level Image Group File |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group |
| MIME Type | image/x-jbig |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Lossless compression |
| Features | Bi-level, High compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Fax Transmission | Yes |
| Document Imaging | Yes |
| Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Secure handling |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| Latest Standard | JBIG2 (2000) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tiff, .fax, .gif, .png |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 XnView |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| IrfanView |
Free | Windows |
| ImageMagick |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |